Tree Trimmer & Climber – Outdoor Career with Benefits

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Florida to trim or remove trees, operate and maintain equipment, and manage debris. This full-time, non-exempt role involves outdoor work, safety protocols, and teamwork to support utility vegetation management.

No prior experience is required, though a High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred. Pre-employment screening may apply; a Driver's License is preferred but not required. Compensation is hourly and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders at various heights.
• No fear of heights.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces.
• Sprays areas with equipment to prevent further growth.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Feeds brush & debris into a woodchipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
• Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned.
• Keeps trucks and work areas clear and orderly. Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Skills

Climbing

Hand-eye coordination

Stamina

Manual dexterity

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

No experience required

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Florida to trim or remove trees, operate and maintain equipment, and manage debris. This full-time, non-exempt role involves outdoor work, safety protocols, and teamwork to support utility vegetation management.

No prior experience is required, though a High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred. Pre-employment screening may apply; a Driver's License is preferred but not required. Compensation is hourly and benefits are offered.